Question 1

What is PCCAPS?

Accepted Answer

Park City Center for Advanced Professional Studies, PCCAPS, is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.

Question 2

What is PCCAPS?

Accepted Answer

Park City Center for Advanced Professional Studies, PCCAPS, is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.

Question 3

What is PCCAPS?

Accepted Answer

Park City Center for Advanced Professional Studies, PCCAPS, is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.

Question 4

What is PCCAPS?

Accepted Answer

Park City Center for Advanced Professional Studies, PCCAPS, is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program. Students fast forward into their future and are fully immersed in a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.

Question 5

What kinds of projects does PCCAPS offer?

Accepted Answer

Check out past student projects HERE.

Explore the possibilities of project types within each specialty HERE. 
 
PCCAPS leadership focus on generating project needs from the business community and converting these conversations to realities for our students.

Question 6

What are the requirements to become a mentor?

Accepted Answer

A desire to pay your industry knowlege forward.

Question 7

What is the time commitment for owning a project?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Time/Travel Required by Client:  4hrs Total
 
Project kickoff with student team / September or January -  (1.5hrs)
Location: PCCAPS, Park City High School 
 
Bi-weekly Sprint Reviews (6 total @ 15 mins each = 1.5 hrs)
Location: Vid chat, call or students travel to you
 
Final project presentation by students / December or May (30 mins)
Location:  Vid chat, call or students travel to you

Question 8

Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?

Accepted Answer

No. PCCAPS provides students the opportunity to deeply explore professional areas of interest through an inquiry learning method. PCCAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of industry, therefore instructors and PCCAPS business partners collaborate to develop coursework. PCCAPS curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to follow industry trends and market changes using a copyrighted rapid prototyping curriculum development process.

Question 9

Do I get to pick my project or will I be randomly assigned?

Accepted Answer

Students are presented with project possibilities within the first two weeks of the program. 
 
Projects are categorized by speciality (engineering, coding, digital design, business solutions, health sciences, etc.).
 
Signing up for a particular specialty will be the biggest guiding factor in what you work on. 
 
However, keep in mind, some projects will require cross collaboration by different specialities. You may work on a project with one or multiple members of other specialities...because that's how things get accomplished in the world of work.

Question 10

What is PCCAPS looking for in a mentor?

Accepted Answer

Someone who: 
Values learning by discovery.
Can lend perspective to help a team overcome a roadblock.
Has the flexibility to stop in at one or more daily standup meeting. 
Wouldn't mind serving as a final project presentation judge!
Can help facilitate the program goals to build Success Skills (a.k.a. 21st Century Skills): 
1) Collaboration, 2) Effective Communication, 3) Self Management, 4) Perseverence, 5) Self Reflection & 6) Good Work Habits

Question 11

What are the time requirements for mentors?

Accepted Answer

Level of involvement can vary depending upon one’s availability. Generally, students set up at least one meeting with their mentor early in the year, and at least one more towards the end of the term. However, more mentor involvement gives more strength to their learning.
Most mentors meet with students in the PCCAPS center monthly.

Question 12

How do colleges & universities view CAPS students?

Accepted Answer

While each institution has different admission standards, showing the ability to complete real-world interdisciplinary projects is proving to differentiate PCCAPS students on college, university, and scholarship applications.

Question 13

Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?

Accepted Answer

No. PCCAPS provides students the opportunity to deeply explore professional areas of interest through an inquiry learning method. PCCAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of industry, therefore instructors and PCCAPS business partners collaborate to develop coursework. PCCAPS curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to follow industry trends and market changes using a copyrighted rapid prototyping curriculum development process.

Question 14

How do colleges & universities view CAPS students?

Accepted Answer

While each institution has different admission standards, showing the ability to complete real-world interdisciplinary projects is proving to differentiate PCCAPS students on college, university, and scholarship applications.

Question 15

Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?

Accepted Answer

No. PCCAPS provides students the opportunity to deeply explore professional areas of interest through an inquiry learning method. PCCAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of industry, therefore instructors and PCCAPS business partners collaborate to develop coursework. PCCAPS curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to follow industry trends and market changes using a copyrighted rapid prototyping curriculum development process.

Question 16

When is PCCAPS in session?

Accepted Answer

PCCAPS meets on Red Days during 3rd & 4th periods. 
 
Click HERE for the current meeting calendar. 
 
Students work on one project per semester.

Question 17

Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?

Accepted Answer

No. PCCAPS provides students the opportunity to deeply explore professional areas of interest through an inquiry learning method. PCCAPS is driven by the changing workforce needs of industry, therefore instructors and PCCAPS business partners collaborate to develop coursework. PCCAPS curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to follow industry trends and market changes using a copyrighted rapid prototyping curriculum development process.

Question 18

When is PCCAPS in session?

Accepted Answer

PCCAPS meets on Red Days during 3rd & 4th periods. 
 
Click HERE for the current meeting calendar. 
 
Students work on one project per semester.

Question 19

What is the time frame of a project?

Accepted Answer

Projects last for one semester. 
This equates to approximately 3 and 1/2 months. 
This includes project discovery, completion, revision & presentation.
The first two weeks work of PCCAPS is dedicated to expectation setting, project matching, agile project managment training and activities that convey professional norms. 
 
*It is important to note that PCCAPS students meet for 6 to 9 hours per week. The remaining week is spent on their other courses. This means that one week of school is equal to one typical day of work.

Question 20

What type of credit can be received from a PCCAPS course?

Accepted Answer

PCCAPS courses offer high school elective credit.

Question 21

When is PCCAPS in session?

Accepted Answer

PCCAPS meets on Red Days during 3rd & 4th periods. 
 
Click HERE for the current meeting calendar. 
 
Students work on one project per semester.

Question 22

What areas do PCCAPS students specialize in?

Accepted Answer

Check out PCCAPS Specialties HERE.

Question 23

Am I required to travel to PCCAPS for meetings?

Accepted Answer

Minimally, it is a good idea to meeting with the student project team twice: 1) once for the kick off meeting, and 2) once for the final presentation. 
 
Students are allowed to travel off site and we encourage our business parterns to make them feel welcome at their places of business. 
 
The more in-person opportunities students have with you, the client, the better their  experience and growth level. 
 
Students are required to have bi-weekly updates with you, the client. This may be conducted over the phone or via webex if an in-person isn't possible.

Question 24

What are the requirements to enroll in PCCAPS?

Accepted Answer

Students must:
 
1) attain 11th or 12th grade status
 
2) have a desire to work in a profession-based, real-world environment
 
3) have availability during 3rd & 4th period Red Days

Question 25

How do I submit a project for consideration?

Accepted Answer

Submit your project idea HERE.

Question 26

How do colleges & universities view CAPS students?

Accepted Answer

While each institution has different admission standards, showing the ability to complete real-world interdisciplinary projects is proving to differentiate PCCAPS students on college, university, and scholarship applications.

Question 27

Can I connect with other PCCAPS mentors for purposes of understanding more?

Accepted Answer

Why not? Simply reach out to our project coordinator to get connected.

Question 28

How does my child enroll in PPCAPS?

Accepted Answer

Enrollment occurs during normal course registration in March. Your student should speak with their academic counselor at that time!

Question 29

What areas do PCCAPS students specialize in?

Accepted Answer

Check out PCCAPS Specialties HERE.

Question 30

Is there an opportunity to participate in student project presentations?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! PCCAPS holds final student presentations off-site. 
Industry professionals make up a panel of judges. 
You would be most welcome to join this kind of event.

Question 31

What type of credit can be received from a PCCAPS course?

Accepted Answer

PCCAPS courses offer high school elective credit.

Question 32

¿Se traducirá esta información a otros idiomas?

Accepted Answer

Si. Este sitio web se lanzó en noviembre de 2019. Nuestro objetivo es completar la traducción para enero de 2020.

Question 33

Are there field trip opportunities?

Accepted Answer

You bet. PCCAPS feels that exposure to a variety of workplace environments adds to the overall CAPS experience. In addition, there industry conferences we send students to. Places visited / events attended in the past:  
 
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Hall Labs
RevRoad
Human Anatomy Cadaver Lab 
Women In Tech Awards 
Silicon Slopes Summit

Question 34

When is PCCAPS in session?

Accepted Answer

PCCAPS meets on Red Days during 3rd & 4th periods. 
 
Click HERE for the current meeting calendar. 
 
Students work on one project per semester.

Question 35

What are the requirements to enroll in PCCAPS?

Accepted Answer

Students must:
 
1) attain 11th or 12th grade status
 
2) have a desire to work in a profession-based, real-world environment
 
3) have availability during 3rd & 4th period Red Days

Question 36

How do I enroll in PPCAPS?

Accepted Answer

Enrollment occurs during normal course registration in March. Speak with your academic counselor!

Question 37

¿Se traducirá esta información a otros idiomas?

Accepted Answer

Si. Este sitio web se lanzó en noviembre de 2019. Nuestro objetivo es completar la traducción para enero de 2020.

Question 38

Are there field trip opportunities?

Accepted Answer

You bet. PCCAPS feels that exposure to a variety of workplace environments adds to the overall CAPS experience. In addition, there industry conferences we send students to. Places visited / events attended in the past:  
 
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Hall Labs
RevRoad
Human Anatomy Cadaver Lab 
Women In Tech Awards 
Silicon Slopes Summit

FAQ's

What is PCCAPS?

What is PCCAPS?

What is PCCAPS?

What is PCCAPS?

What kinds of projects does PCCAPS offer?

What are the requirements to become a mentor?

What is the time commitment for owning a project?

Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?

Do I get to pick my project or will I be randomly assigned?

What is PCCAPS looking for in a mentor?

What are the time requirements for mentors?

How do colleges &amp; universities view CAPS students?

Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?

How do colleges &amp; universities view CAPS students?

Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?

When is PCCAPS in session?

Is PCCAPS a trade school or vocational program?

When is PCCAPS in session?

What is the time frame of a project?

What type of credit can be received from a PCCAPS course?

When is PCCAPS in session?

What areas do PCCAPS students specialize in?

Am I required to travel to PCCAPS for meetings?

What are the requirements to enroll in PCCAPS?

How do I submit a project for consideration?

How do colleges &amp; universities view CAPS students?

Can I connect with other PCCAPS mentors for purposes of understanding more?

How does my child enroll in PPCAPS?

What areas do PCCAPS students specialize in?

Is there an opportunity to participate in student project presentations?

What type of credit can be received from a PCCAPS course?

¿Se traducirá esta información a otros idiomas?

Are there field trip opportunities?

When is PCCAPS in session?

What are the requirements to enroll in PCCAPS?

How do I enroll in PPCAPS?

¿Se traducirá esta información a otros idiomas?

Are there field trip opportunities?

How do colleges & universities view CAPS students?

How do colleges & universities view CAPS students?

How do colleges & universities view CAPS students?